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Lawrence news August 25, 2023 - 8:35 am

Just Food names interim director to permanent position

by Lawrence Times

Just Food, the Douglas County food bank, has named Aundrea Walker as its new permanent executive director, the organization announced Friday morning.

Lawrence news June 23, 2023 - 6:57 pm

Just Food names interim executive director

by Mackenzie Clark

The board of Just Food, the Douglas County food bank, has named a new interim executive director just a few months after hiring a permanent director.

Lawrence news April 20, 2023 - 7:58 pm

Willow Domestic Violence Center director has left her role; Jessica Beeson serving as interim director

by Mackenzie Clark

Megan Harrison (formerly Stuke) has left her position as director of the Willow Domestic Violence Center, and Jessica Beeson has taken on the role on an interim basis.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Health April 5, 2023 - 6:59 pm

Douglas County Commission approves agreement for Bert Nash to operate Treatment & Recovery Center

by Mackenzie Clark

Douglas County commissioners on Wednesday approved a lease and agreement with Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center to operate the Treatment and Recovery Center.

Lawrence news January 24, 2023 - 9:38 am

Jennifer Ananda named new leader of Sexual Trauma & Abuse Care Center

by Lawrence Times

Following a “lengthy interview process,” Lawrence’s Sexual Trauma & Abuse Care Center has named Jennifer Ananda its new executive director, the center announced Tuesday.

Lawrence Life January 11, 2023 - 10:46 am

Meet Brett Hartford, Just Food’s new executive director

by Jordan Winter

Join Lawrence Times TV as we sit down with Just Food’s new executive director, Brett Hartford, to discuss the challenges facing the Douglas County food bank in 2023 and his vision to solve them.

Tricia Masenthin/Lawrence Times
Health December 14, 2022 - 10:12 pm

Behavioral Health Partners ‘withdrawing’ as operating entity for Treatment & Recovery Center

by Mackenzie Clark

Behavioral Health Partners Inc. has decided to withdraw from consideration to operate the Douglas County Treatment and Recovery Center. Instead, Bert Nash will take the reins.

Tricia Masenthin/Lawrence Times
Health November 18, 2022 - 5:52 pm

Medical and executive director of Treatment and Recovery Center stepping down

by Lawrence Times

Dr. George Thompson, executive director and medical director of the Treatment and Recovery Center of Douglas County, is stepping down from the role, according to a news release Friday.

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Lawrence news November 11, 2022 - 8:17 am

Just Food announces new executive director

by Lawrence Times

The board of directors for Just Food, the Douglas County food bank, announced Brett Hartford as the organization’s new executive director Friday morning “following a comprehensive and inclusive search,” according to a news release.

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Lawrence news November 10, 2022 - 7:29 pm

Lawrence Community Shelter leaders explain reasons for lower capacity, issues they’re facing

by Chansi Long

As community members pressure the Lawrence Community Shelter to surge capacity from 50 to 125 people, team members at the shelter say they wish more people took the time to understand their decision-making process. 

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